Carbon Credits and Agriculture Conservation

Conservation Innovation Grants were first included in the 2002 Farm Bill under the leadership of Senator Harkin (D-IA), the Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee during the 2002 Farm Bill and a key leader in the development of agriculture conservation programs. The 2002 Farm Bill also authorized the Grasslands Reserve Program, which preserves grasslands for […]

An Attack on Science-Based Policy

The House of Representatives is debating two bills, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act (H.R. 1422) and Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 (H.R. 4012) today both promoted by the Republican members of the House (and House Science Committee). Several of the co-sponsors of one or both of these bills are known skeptics of science-based […]

THE NEXT CONGRESS – Committee Leadership on Key Committees

As discussed in the last Federal Policy Week posting, House and Senate Committee memberships and Chairs will change on many Congressional committees. I will keep you updated on changes as they happen to both the authorizing committees and the Appropriations Committee in the both the House and Senate. For now, The Hill provides a preview […]

THE ELECTION – CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, AND ESA

  Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and animal welfare.  To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! […]

LISTING LIONS AND LEAKY PORTS

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and animal welfare.  To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! IN […]

WORTHWHILE WEBSITES: Where to Look for More Information on Pending Legislation

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and animal welfare.  To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! In […]

FARM BILL CONSERVATION & OTHER FARM RESOURCE RELATED LEGISLATION

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and animal welfare.  To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! With […]

WHAT’S LEFT: PENDING ANIMAL & HABITAT RELATED LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers federal policy developments in conservation, natural resources, wildlife, and animal welfare.  To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page. You will receive a verification email to confirm your subscription. Thank you! Although […]

CONGRESSMAN WAXMAN: AN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER RETIRES

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers activities impacting federal policy in the areas of conservation, energy, environment, animal welfare, and natural resources. For education policy issues, please visit my new blog Fed Ed Policy. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section […]

THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE SAGA: Is the End in Sight?

Welcome to Federal Policy Week, a blog that covers activities impacting federal policy in the areas of conservation, energy, environment, animal welfare, and natural resources. For education policy issues, please visit my new blog Fed Ed Policy. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section […]